O oOCursleyOo In Runtime Messages 133 Jan 13, 2009 #1 I have a 400w PSU but i see others with 500-750, what does it actually do when it is a higher wattage?
I have a 400w PSU but i see others with 500-750, what does it actually do when it is a higher wattage?
C CrazyTiger BSOD Messages 214 Jan 13, 2009 #2 The higher the wattage the more power it can produce. Its like the difference between a 60 watt light bulb and a 100 watt light bulb
The higher the wattage the more power it can produce. Its like the difference between a 60 watt light bulb and a 100 watt light bulb
Jk In Runtime Messages 236 Jan 14, 2009 #3 Some components on a computer will requre a certain amount of watts or amps from a psu (Mostly graphics cards). If your PSU doesn't meet these requirements then your computer won't run correctly.
Some components on a computer will requre a certain amount of watts or amps from a psu (Mostly graphics cards). If your PSU doesn't meet these requirements then your computer won't run correctly.
OP OP O oOCursleyOo In Runtime Messages 133 Jan 14, 2009 #4 Is a 400w ok for an ATI Radion HD 3870 512MB?
MNI-SmellyCakes In Runtime Messages 270 Jan 14, 2009 #5 Maybe, if you're not running an uber cpu, and only 1 hard drive and one cd-drive..
J JJCG In Runtime Messages 126 Jan 14, 2009 #7 oOCursleyOo said: uber? Click to expand... A high end CPU
worshipme Golden Master Messages 5,603 Jan 14, 2009 #8 Doesn't necessarily have to be high end, the P4s and Pentium Ds were pretty power hungry. @ OP, the only way to know is if you try it out, it won't damage any components if it can't provide enough power.
Doesn't necessarily have to be high end, the P4s and Pentium Ds were pretty power hungry. @ OP, the only way to know is if you try it out, it won't damage any components if it can't provide enough power.
MNI-SmellyCakes In Runtime Messages 270 Jan 14, 2009 #9 worshipme said: @ OP. Click to expand... What does OP mean?